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7 - FIELD OPERATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
RD99N037
TRACTOR OPERATION
Before operating the plow, perform the following:
1. Refer to the Lubrication section in this manual
and lubricate the plow accordingly.
2. Refer to the Maintenance section in this manual
and perform the Pre-Season checklist.
3. Check the routing of hydraulic hoses and
electrical wiring to prevent damage during
operation.
4.
READ
AND
UNDERSTAND
the operating
instructions in this manual.
Check all bolts and nuts. Tighten/torque as
necessary. Refer to Maintenance section in this
manual for torque data.
Tractor Hitch Control
Draft control is that operation of the tractor hitch
which responds to variations in draft and does it
quick enough to maintain a nearly constant load on
the tractor. When the load on the hitch increases, the
hitch responds by shallowing (raising) the plow which
transfers increased weight to the tractor, thus
increasing traction. Two methods of draft control are
available.
Position Control - Modified
(Recommended)
This method is useful in fields with extreme soil
variations, providing all the draft control advantages.
This method sets a depth limit, so the plow will not go
t o o d e e p w h e n l i g h t e r s o i l c o n d i t i o n s a r e
encountered. Refer to your Tractor Operators
Manual for more information on Position Control.
Load Control
Load Control is a tractor function that adjusts the
l o a d o n t h e t r a c t o r. T h e h i t c h s y s t e m w i l l
automatically adjust the hitch position to maintain a
constant implement load on the tractor as the
implement travels through varying soil conditions and
terrain. Refer to your Tractor Operators Manual for
more information on Load Control.
